Personal profile
Research Interests
Since joining the University in 2006 my teaching has largely been in the subject areas of historical and political sociology.
My research interests centre on conflict and conflict transformation. I am particularly interested in the factors that help to generate conflict. My current research explores how long-term processes of “Othering” helps to generate communal tensions and an exploration of how history is used, alongside contemporary grievances, to maintain social divisions.
Related to this I am interested in processes of identity formation – particularly in national identities and nationalism.
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The uncertainties of ‘political stability’
McManus, C., 12 Sept 2025, Consociational power-sharing in Northern Ireland: uncertain stability. Agarin, T. & Taylor, R. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Religion, politics, and the Orange Order in Northern Ireland: defending Protestant Britain in the age of secularism
McManus, C., 20 Feb 2024, University of Notre Dame.Research output: Other contribution
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The impact of intimate partner violence on young women’s educational well-being: a systematic review of literature
Klencakova, L., Pentaraki, M. & McManus, C., 01 Apr 2023, In: Trauma, Violence, and Abuse. 24, 2, p. 1172-1187 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Political Interventions to ‘Ripen’ Peace Initiatives: An Analysis of the Northern Ireland and Israeli/Palestinian Conflicts
McManus, C., 21 Feb 2022, (Early online date) In: Ethnopolitics. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Northern Ireland: Society and Culture
Hayward, K. & McManus, C., 13 Dec 2021, The Routledge Handbook of British Politics and Society. Garnett, M. (ed.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Activities
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Grassroots Peacebuilding in Northern Ireland: Struggling to Overcome Processes of Othering?
McManus, C. (Presenter)
21 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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AHSS International Summer School 2024
McManus, C. (Organiser)
24 Jun 2024 → 04 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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The Uncertainties of Political Stability
McManus, C. (Speaker)
13 Dec 2023 → 15 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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European Federation of Associations and Centres of Irish Studies Conference 2023
McManus, C. (Member of programme committee)
24 Aug 2023 → 27 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Religion and the Politics of Polarisation: Orangeism in Northern Ireland
McManus, C. (Presenter)
10 Aug 2023 → 12 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Press/Media
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Rise of Alliance reveals surprising facets of North’s shifting politics
17/05/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The Cultural War Needs to End to Give Peace its Chance
19/02/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities